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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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AC 2012-4638: AN EXPERIMENT IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ACOMPARISON OF ATTITUDES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AMERICADr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University Phillip Albert Sanger is an Associate Professor in the Engineering and Technology Department of Western Carolina University. In addition, Sanger is the Director of the Center for Rapid Product Realization.Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University Julia Ziyatdinova is the Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages for Professional Communication at Kazan National Research Technological University, Russian Federation.Dr. Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov is First

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Eileen Van Aken, Virginia Tech

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AC 2012-3892: STUDY ABROAD IN BRAZIL: A PILOT PROJECT IN THECOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AT VIRGINIA TECHDr. Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech Vinod K. Lohani is a professor in the Engineering Education Department and an Adjunct Faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. His research interests are in the areas of knowledge modeling, water and energy sustainability, engineering learning modules for freshmen, and international collaboration.Dr. Eileen Van Aken, Virginia Tech Eileen Van Aken, Ph.D.. received her B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Tech. She also received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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interest is in the cultural and religious perspectives in the ethics of emerging biotechnologies for which she was awarded a Fulbright grant to conduct research at the United Arab Emi- rates University. She is the Special Projects Manager in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems at Drexel University, and Director of the local and international weServe Program, currently established in the Gambia and Mozambique, (Africa), for which the weServe program recently received a student leadership award from the Jenzabar Foundation. She is a summa cum laude graduate from Thomas Jefferson University with a B.S. in diagnostic imaging. She has presented at MESA, the International Conference on Islam and

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Quentin Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Samuel T. Lopez, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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professional or “soft” skills emphasized by accrediting agencies 13, and hence,greater persistence and success. In engineering settings, service learning provides experientiallearning to help students appreciate the non-engineering related aspects to problem solving,develop practical skills, and illuminate the link between engineering and the amelioration ofsocietal issues and problems. The application of engineering skills to community serviceprojects distinguishes service learning from the typical internships, co-ops and fellowships thatstudents frequently seek. In these experiences, students would likely work on projects ofcommercial importance to the sponsoring agency. Service learning may be integrated into the

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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AC 2012-4073: BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO OBTAINAND SUSTAIN STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR A COLLABO-RATED LABMr. Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Fanyu F. Zeng is an Assistant Professor in business information systems at Indiana Wesleyan Univer- sity. His research interests include software development, programming, database management, database performance, data mining, software project management, teaching methods, and international cultures in high education. Page 25.275.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Building a Comprehensive

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in Nagpur, India where she worked on biodegradation of azo dye intermediates. Jablonski served as Co-chair of UWM’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders for two years since its inception in 2007 and continues to help design and implement water distribution projects in Guatemala. Jablonski was a 2008 recipient of the NSF Graduate Fellowship Honorable Mention, the 2008 Wisconsin Water Association Scholarship, and the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 UWM Chancellor’s Graduate Student Awards. Marissa is a member of ASEE and EWB. She received her B.S. degree in natural resources and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, in 2003

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Momodou Jain

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AC 2012-3280: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM AT ADEVELOPING UNIVERSITY IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRYDr. Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College Kurt DeGoede is Associate Professor of engineering and physics, Elizabethtown College. DeGoede is currently working on developing a collaborative study abroad program in West Africa built around a design course based in service engineering. Many of these projects include work with renewable energy systems. His research interests are in the areas of biomechanics and the modeling of dynamic systems. Current projects include collaborative work with faculty and students in occupational therapy and an orthopedic hand surgeon, developing clinical instruments for conducting therapy

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Momodou Jain

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AC 2012-3292: DEVELOPING MODEL FOR CROSS-CULTURAL SER-VICE LEARNING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIESDr. Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College Kurt DeGoede Associate Professor of engineering and physics, Elizabethtown College. DeGoede is cur- rently working on developing a collaborative study abroad program in West Africa built around a design course based in service engineering. Many of these projects include work with renewable energy systems. His research interests are in the areas of biomechanics and the modeling of dynamic systems. Current projects include collaborative work with faculty and students in occupational therapy and an orthopedic hand surgeon, developing clinical instruments for conducting therapy and

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

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students1, 2. Most of the online education or hybridcourse offering had been at the master’s and certificate level. Limited activity has been noted atthe Ph.D. and pre-engineering level 3, 4 this case study had been directed towards the freshmenengineering design course. In this paper authors would discuss how they used the hybridprogram to work on one of the sub goals set by the institution.The course that is chosen for the hybrid program is the freshmen engineering design course.Since many engineering educators have recognized project based learning, service learning, andfreshmen engineering projects have lasting impact on students learning compared to thetraditional classroom set up. In this paper authors would discuss about the project based

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization

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3 President of Computer Graphics Center 4 President of Pedagogic Council of University of MinhoAbstractTechnical skill is associated with understanding and proficiency in a particular type of activity,especially those that are involved in methods, processes and procedures. As an example, one cantake the training of the engineer, who - mostly - is focused moreover, on calculations,simulations and projects, characterizing it as an individual, above all, objective. Since the humanability can be understood as the ability of individuals to interact with others to form similar onethat respects his fellow and nature this individual is aware of his/her own attitudes, opinions

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Czech and Slovak Republics, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Taiwan. His early experience involved teaching in Alberta and at universities in North Dakota and New Jersey.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University Susan K. Barnes is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at JMU and Director of Operations for Barnes Technologies International, LLC (BTILLC). She has more than 18 years of experience in education, assessment, and evaluation. Barnes served as a third-party evaluator for projects funded by U.S. Department of Education, including Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute; Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; David Moore, Petroleum Institute

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communication. The paper will also discuss activities andstrategies that are used in these technical communication courses. As a result ofthe various strategies used at the Petroleum Institute, the quality of writing in thefinal senior design projects have improved significantly.IntroductionMost universities in the US are multidisciplinary, presenting challenges in the technicalcommunication curriculum[1]. Technical communication programs are addressing thisissue by building partnerships with programs in mechanical engineering and industrialengineering as has been discussed by Wojahn, et al.[2] This paper describes and examinesthe technical and professional communication competency strategies taught at thePetroleum Institute (PI) of Abu Dhabi in the

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International Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oxana S. Pantchenko, University of California, Santa Cruz; Philip Jackson; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali DUPE Shakouri, Purdue University

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, and several countries. In addition, the students participated in touring a variety ofcompanies in the Bay area, such as, Solyndra, Makani Power, Tesla Motors, and SustainabilityBase at NASA Ames in Mountain View. Additionally, the students attended lectures given byparticipating faculty and guest speakers, and participated in hands-on activities. In the beginningof the program, the students were assigned to work on a project of proposing a 100% SustainableEnergy Community. The choice of size and type of community was left to the students to decide.In groups of five, the students delivered proposals and made final presentations. At the end ofthe program, all the students were asked to answer a questionnaire and provide us with feedback.More

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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position, she has oversight of various programs and projects for international and domestic higher education engagements. This includes such things as: developing corporate policy, procedures and guidelines for Boeing inter- national university relationships; providing recommendations to the Higher Education Integration Board and executive sponsors for country and university relations global expansion for Boeing’s strategic work- force; leading a global network of Boeing Country/Regional Focals for alignment and implementation of Boeing’s University Relations Strategies; and managing the company’s domestic university relations portfolio of more than 160 higher education institutions. Annually, University Relations

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International Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asaad Mohamed, Auburn University; Emily Reynolds, Auburn University; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Nanda Kumar B.S.

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won awards for research and teaching excellence from the Society for Information Management, NEEDS, Decision Sciences Institute, American Society for Engineering Education, Amer- ican Society for Mechanical Engineering, International Network for Engineering Education & Research, Computer World, Campus Technology, and the Project Management Institute. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education and the Managing Editor of the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research.Dr. P.K. Raju, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE)Mr. Nanda Kumar B.S. Nanda Kumar B.S. is Assistant Construction Manager, Center of Excellence & Futuristic

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University; Wayne Patterson, Howard University; Afiya C. Fredericks, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

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thedevelopment of this critical competency.Description of GEAR-UPThe program was designed to increase the preparedness of engineering students to be globallyengaged leaders upon graduation and to provide the opportunity for Howard engineering studentsto participate in an international research experience. The project involved travel to aninternational destination where teams of American students worked on research projects withteams of students from other countries. As a result, minority students were able to takeadvantage of the opportunity to interact with a select group of engineering students from some ofthe best technical universities around the world; experience close advising and mentoring byfaculty from both their home institution and an

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young Univeristy; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University

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participation in international programs, are scalable programs that can provide studentswith international and intercultural experiences. Collaborative global teaming projects are lesscostly for the college, and generally are less costly for students as well. Also, more students canbe accommodated through this method than through many of the other program types. However,little is documented of their comparative effectiveness in facilitating global competencyeducation among engineering students.Because of the great need to provide opportunities for students to develop global competence inthe engineering curriculum, and the lack of programs that can currently and effectively reach asignificant portion of the mechanical engineering student body, the

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Martin Gerard Rogers, Dublin Institute of Technology

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courses and course sections that would be necessary to offer the program annually. 3. A plan for using a combination of current tenure-track faculty members, new tenure track Page 25.1077.4 faculty members, lecturers and part-time instructors to staff the referenced courses. 3 4. A description of any specialized laboratories, equipment or any other significant new resources that will be necessary to offer the program.1.1. Assessment and Projected Enrollment ProjectionsTo assess the demand for the proposed degree surveys were conducted of current UMBCfreshman engineering students and

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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technical skills to enable them tocreate more sustainable solutions. One key aspect of this engineering study abroad program isthe integration of the learning activities with the location of the study abroad experience. Toaccomplish this integration and the goal of the course the instructors developed a set of learningactivities including a team project, case study analysis, research paper, and individual and teamassignments that will require the students to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn fromexamples and professionals in Costa Rica, and make connections from their experiences in CostaRica to practice in the United States. The paper will provide a description of the courseobjectives, content, and in-country activities. The focus will be

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Mercedes de la Cámara, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Javier Saenz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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Lectures Program for the IEEE Education Society.Ms. Mercedes de la Cmara, Universidad Politcnica de Madrid Mercedes de la Cmara is a professor in the School of Computer Science at the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid. She is teaching in the area of languages and information systems, specifically in the area of IT services management, and quality and security computer. She holds the ITIL and CMDB Foundation certificates. She has participated in various ITSM events as a member of the organizing committee and presenting research papers. She has also participated in several European Social Fund projects teaching security and ITSM. In addition, she has actively participated in various projects of educational innovation

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young University; Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University

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internationally based business and engineering enterprises are using global virtual(GV) teams to connect and collaborate with international partners. To better prepare students tobe successful leaders in this type of international interaction, universities are beginning to addGV teams to their repertoire of learning experiences to develop international outcomes.However, using a GV experience for international collaboration and interaction presents anumber of issues and concerns that need to be resolved prior to implementing GV student teams.Using experience gained through GV team projects in an advanced engineering design course,this paper discusses key lessons learned to efficiently achieve successful results. The paper willfocus on actions a university

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke-Ramirez, Daytona State College; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Karla Patricia Moore, Daytona State College

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incorporation ofthe new technology, which is the base of our study.IntroductionField Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are devices that can be electrically configured toperform any digital circuit. FPGAs consist of two-dimensional arrays of programmable logicblocks that implement logic functions, a programmable routing structure to interconnect theselogic blocks and I/O blocks that allow interconnections with the external world.Compared to other technologies such as Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), FPGAshave significant advantages. FPGAs can be programmed or reprogrammed in a matter ofseconds, which gives considerable flexibility to the designer. FPGAs have been the choice for allsizes of projects from the simplest circuits to very

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Azizurahman Azimi, Herat University

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of Hartford, and Herat UniversityAbstractIn 2007, the University of Hartford College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, inWest Hartford, Connecticut began a partnership with the Faculty of Engineering at the HeratUniversity, in Herat City, Afghanistan. The goals of the project were to use a combination ofcurriculum revision and improvement, faculty development, distance learning and collaborativeprojects, and local/internal partnerships to establish Herat University Faculty of Engineering asthe preeminent Engineering program for Western Afghanistan.Once part of Kabul University, the Faculty of Engineering became a permanent part of HeratUniversity in 2002. After functioning in Kabul for approximately 20 years, the

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Belle W. Y. Wei, San José State University; Patricia R Backer, San José State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San José State University; Andrew F. Wood, San José State University

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Page 25.673.4on the United States. Also, each student chose a major research topic in one of four generalareas: culture and people of China, China's economy and entrepreneurship, environmental andhealth issues in China, and energy and renewable resources in China. Students submitted a majorresearch paper, a personal experience paper, and a personal multimedia project (see section 5below) after completion of the trip.In Spring 2011, we offered a three-session optional language course for students with little or noknowledge of Mandarin. Over three days (for a total of 12 hours), students engaged incommunicative activities while reflecting on cultural connections and cultural differencesbetween China and the U.S. Students were taught about

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Mark Owen Lords, Brigham Young University; Brian Charles Capt, Brigham Youmg University

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had a chance to practice engineering in a global context,whether through an international internship, a service-learning opportunity, a virtual globalengineering project or some other form of experience, and can effectively deal with ethical issuesarising from cultural or national differences.”5 Downey et al. report a similar conclusion aboutstudent outcomes in that students should be able to demonstrate “substantial knowledge of thesimilarities and differences among engineers and non-engineers in different countries; an abilityto analyze how people’s lives and experiences in other countries may shape or affect what theyconsider to be at stake in engineering work; and a predisposition to treat co-workers from othercountries as people who have

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

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internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council

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Page 25.1199.2experience as one of the most important skills in the formation of the new engineer. Theenvironmental consciousness, the willing to work in teams, and etc, it is a long list but the mostimportant aspect of engineering formation is the strong knowledge of basic sciences and basicsciences of engineering because these are the tools that will enable the future engineer to performsuccessfully and more over it will give them the self confidence necessary to win. However thisis one aspect in the formation of engineers. Others are being examined and discussed and manyactions have been taking place in many institutions in order to form the engineer for the newwork environment [1].Among many projects in education field COPEC develops also

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Brent E. Nelson, Brigham Young University

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AC 2012-4834: DEVELOPING A PERVASIVE, COLLEGE-WIDE APPROACHTO INTEGRATING ACHIEVEMENT OF GLOBAL COMPETENCE INTOTHE CURRICULUMDr. Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University Gregg M. Warnick is the Director of the Weidman Center for Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of engineering leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University (BYU). He works actively with students and faculty to promote and develop increased capabilities in global competence and leadership. His research and teaching interests include globalization, leadership, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Prior to joining BYU, Warnick worked for Becton Dickinson, a

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A. Acevedo-Barga, University of Washington; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University; RunLu Li, WASEDA University

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countries of Latin Americaand Africa4. Guanxi is built and maintained through the exchange of favors13. In order to securethe resources China needs, “China is capturing and integrating Latin America as much as it can,securing at least $65 billion in deals throughout the region since 2010” 6. In exchange for rawmaterials, China is pouring money into infrastructure projects in Latin America. A perfectexample is Venezuela’s “oil for loan” deal with China. State owned oil company, PetroChina,will invest $20 billion in Venezuela over a 25 year span14. This investment will help Venezueladevelop its infrastructure and in return, Venezuela will provide 2.9 billion barrels of oil14. Otherjoint ventures established between China and Latin America follow a

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

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‟competencies that contribute to an effective and optimal engineering design process. Writtenand oral communications skills, teamwork, marketing, leadership and project management skillshave long been recognized as valuable traits. This paper asserts, as a result of globalization andthe overall expansion of engineering industries across international borders, that there is a needfor a new, non-technical competency for engineering students in intercultural communication.Engineering educators should include this competency in curriculum in order to educate ourstudents as global citizens who are capable of working tactfully, graciously, and effectively ininternational settings.While other educators have found bases for courses and modules that address